320i BimmerLink Exhaust Flap

Ishan99 · 04-05-2019, 09:58 AM

Hello all! I have a stock F30 320i. As many of you all know, there's an app called BimmerLink. And on that app, you can open up the exhaust flap. That's pretty much the only reason I want this app. Should I expect to hear a louder exhaust tone? Also, what else would I find this app to be useful for?

rjd_F30 · 04-05-2019, 02:39 PM

If you have a 320i you don't have an exhaust flap.

Steakpizza · 04-05-2019, 03:22 PM

Yes the 320i does not have the exhaust flap. Bimmerlink is pretty useless imo, I think everything was in German when I got it a while ago. BimmerCode is useful for coding, then you can use nearly any OBD linked app on the App Store for other parameters.

zeus_1903 · 12-17-2020, 12:48 PM

Well in 2014 model 3.20d f30, isn't there an exhaust valve opening?

Linc0909 · 12-23-2020, 09:52 PM

Even if you did have an exhaust flap, BimmerLink is for diagnostics and it is true you can open the flap but it's for testing purposes and once you shut off the car the flap will return to normal operation.

zeus_1903 · 12-25-2020, 01:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Linc0909

Even if you did have an exhaust flap, BimmerLink is for diagnostics and it is true you can open the flap but it's for testing purposes and once you shut off the car the flap will return to normal operation.

I tried it for the bmw 3.20d, unfortunately there is no exhaust flap option even in the options, no flap anyway

but it's a nice app to detect problems early.

zeus_1903 · 01-24-2021, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Ishan99

Hello all! I have a stock F30 320i. As many of you all know, there's an app called BimmerLink. And on that app, you can open up the exhaust flap. That's pretty much the only reason I want this app. Should I expect to hear a louder exhaust tone? Also, what else would I find this app to be useful for?

unfortunately it will not work for the vehicle you mentioned

spyro512 · 07-26-2022, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Ishan99

Hello all! I have a stock F30 320i. As many of you all know, there's an app called BimmerLink. And on that app, you can open up the exhaust flap. That's pretty much the only reason I want this app. Should I expect to hear a louder exhaust tone? Also, what else would I find this app to be useful for?

Quote:

Originally Posted by rjd_F30

If you have a 320i you don't have an exhaust flap.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steakpizza

Yes the 320i does not have the exhaust flap. Bimmerlink is pretty useless imo, I think everything was in German when I got it a while ago. BimmerCode is useful for coding, then you can use nearly any OBD linked app on the App Store for other parameters.

Quote:

Originally Posted by zeus_1903

unfortunately it will not work for the vehicle you mentioned

The F30 320xi M-Sport that I have does have a flap, and it's completely stock.

floridaorange · 07-27-2022, 05:47 PM

The MSport does, that's cool!

The non MSport does not.

I coded my rear fog lights with Bimmerlink and Sport+.

gameson · 07-28-2022, 09:54 AM

How can you tell if the stock 320i has an exhaust flap?

I am thinking of buying this module, valvetronics exhaust valve controller since i have an aftermarket valvetronics exhaust

https://x-ph.com/valvetronic-bmw-exh...ap-controller/

sspade · 07-28-2022, 10:18 AM

mike@x-ph.com

Will the item linked above work with a 2015 320i?

Guessing not but gameson needs confirmation.

gameson · 07-28-2022, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by sspade

mike@x-ph.com

Will the item linked above work with a 2015 320i?

Guessing not but gameson needs confirmation.

thanks, the thing is is that the F10 328i which uses the N20 engine, also listed as compatible, so I am curious if the F30 model has the same connector.

Thanks.

mike@x-ph.com · 07-28-2022, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by sspade

mike@x-ph.com

Will the item linked above work with a 2015 320i?

Guessing not but gameson needs confirmation.

I think it does, but I'll get a 100% answer from Valvetronic and update the thread

Quote:

Originally Posted by gameson

How can you tell if the stock 320i has an exhaust flap?

I am thinking of buying this module, valvetronics exhaust valve controller since i have an aftermarket valvetronics exhaust

https://x-ph.com/valvetronic-bmw-exh...ap-controller/

When you say Valvetronic exhaust, do you mean an exhaust made by Valvetronic or an exhaust which uses valve controllers?

gameson · 07-28-2022, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by mike@x-ph.com

When you say Valvetronic exhaust, do you mean an exhaust made by Valvetronic or an exhaust which uses valve controllers?

The exhaust has a valve which can be open or closed just like valvetronics exhaust using a remote.

My exhaust now doesn’t have the controller but have the valve flap which i currently set to closed by pulling back the flap and tie the flap adjuster to the chassis using stainless wire.

mike@x-ph.com · 07-28-2022, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by gameson

The exhaust has a valve which can be open or closed just like valvetronics exhaust using a remote.

That's what I thought, I'm glad I checked.

Which brand is the exhaust?

miraiz · 07-30-2022, 06:53 PM

So is it confirmed that the 320i M sport package comes with the exhaust valve? I would like to know too.

Mizuuti · 08-08-2022, 09:09 AM

On my 2013 320i doesn't have

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gameson Captain 178 Rep 706 Posts Drives: 2015 BMW 320i N20 Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	How can you tell if the stock 320i has an exhaust flap? I am thinking of buying this module, valvetronics exhaust valve controller since i have an aftermarket valvetronics exhaust https://x-ph.com/valvetronic-bmw-exh...ap-controller/
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sspade Major General 2465 Rep 5,456 Posts Drives: F30 Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Stevenson, WA iTrader: (3) Garage List 2016 BMW 320i [7.87] 2014 BMW 328i [6.83]	mike@x-ph.com Will the item linked above work with a 2015 320i? Guessing not but gameson needs confirmation.
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miraiz Registered 2 Rep 3 Posts Drives: BMW 320i M Sports F30 Join Date: Jul 2022 Location: Japan iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 320i M Sport [0.00]	So is it confirmed that the 320i M sport package comes with the exhaust valve? I would like to know too.
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